Brookside Out of School Care Club
Bright Street
Clitheroe
BB7 1NW
Care Club Mobile 07974 503851
Holiday Club Mobile 07980 177411
Behaviour Management Policy
Brookside Out of School Care Club recognises the importance of using effective behaviour
management strategies in promoting children’s welfare and enjoyment. Working in partnership
with parents/carers, we aim to manage behaviour using clear, consistent and positive
strategies. We also aim to provide a stimulating environment in which children develop selfdiscipline and self-esteem. Care Club rules are clearly displayed at every session, and are
discussed regularly and revised annually.
Training and support in behaviour management is available to staff. Care Club has a designated
member of staff responsible for behaviour management.
Whilst at Brookside Care Club we expect children to:
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Use socially acceptable behaviour
Comply with Care Club rules, which are compiled by the children attending the club
Respect one another, accepting differences of race, gender, ability, age and religion
Respect staff and visitors
Develop their independence by maintaining self-discipline
Choose and participate in a variety of activities
Ask for help if needed
Enjoy their time at Care Club
Encouraging positive behaviour
At Brookside Care Club Positive behaviour is encouraged by:
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Staff acting as positive role models
Praising appropriate behaviour
Sticker rewards
Star box – good behaviour means child’s name goes into the box and a draw is made at the
end of the week
Certificates for exceptional accomplishments
Encouraging responsibility, such as helping tidy up
Informing parents about individual achievements
Emphasising co-operative play and sharing
Offering a variety of play opportunities to meet the needs of the children attending Care
Club
It is inevitable that as children develop and learn, there are times when they need support and
guidance to understand that their behaviour is not acceptable. Staff at Care Club will try to
determine the cause or triggers of the inappropriate behaviour to prevent the situation from
recurring.
Dealing with inappropriate behaviour
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Challenging behaviour will be addressed in a calm, firm and positive manner.
A yellow and red card system is in place. In the first instance a child will be shown a yellow
card as a warning that their behaviour is inappropriate, once they have been shown a red
card a “time out” period will then ensue, giving the child time to think about their actions
Staff will discuss why the behaviour displayed is deemed inappropriate.
Staff will give the child an opportunity to explain their behaviour, to help prevent a
recurrence.
Staff will encourage and facilitate mediation between children to try to resolve conflicts
through discussion and negotiation.
If the inappropriate behaviour appears to be as a result of boredom, staff will consult with
the child to find activities that more fully engage them.
It is always made clear that it is the behaviour, not the child, that is unwelcome.
Persistent problems with inappropriate behaviour are recorded and Staff will consult with
parents to formulate clear strategies to improve behaviour.
We will not threaten any punishment that could adversely affect a child’s well-being (eg
withdrawal of food or drink).
All incidents will be recorded in an incident book.
If after consultation with parents and the implementation of behaviour management strategies,
a child continues to display inappropriate behaviour, Care Club and it’s Trustees may decide to
exclude the child in accordance with the Suspensions and Exclusions policy. The reasons and
processes involved will be clearly explained to the child.
Physical intervention
Physical intervention will only be used as a last resort, when staff believe that action is
necessary to prevent injury to the child or others, or to prevent significant damage to
equipment or property. If a member of staff has to physically restrain a child, the Senior Care
Club Coordinator will be notified and an incident record will be completed. The incident will
be discussed with the parent or carer as soon as possible.
If staff are not confident about their ability to contain a situation, they should call the Senior
Care Club Coordinator, or in extreme cases, the police.
All serious incidents will be recorded on an Incident log and kept in the child’s file. This may be
used to build a pattern of behaviour, which may indicate an unknown underlying cause. Where
causes of incidents indicate possible abuse, we will implement child protection procedures in
accordance with our Safeguarding policy.
Corporal Punishment
Corporal punishment or the threat of corporal punishment will never be used at Care Club. We
will take all reasonable steps to ensure that no child who attends Care Club receives corporal
punishment from any person who cares for or is in regular contact with the child, or from any
other person on our premises.
This policy was adopted by:
Brookside Out of School Care Club
Date: 28 May 2015
To be reviewed:
May 2016
Signed:
Written in accordance with the Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage (2014): Safeguarding and Welfare
Requirements: Managing Behaviour [3.52-3.53]